Tuolumne County, California Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Tuolumne County, California has a population of 54,498, the 43rd most populous county in California. The median household income is $77,404 and the median home value is $433,200. The poverty rate is 10.4%.
Tuolumne County Quick Facts
How Tuolumne County Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,045 | 54,498 | +0.8% |
| Median household income | $73,975 | $77,404 | No clear change (+4.6%) |
| Median home value¹ | $355,921 | $433,200 | +21.7% |
| Median gross rent | $1,242 | $1,302 | No clear change (+4.8%) |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 78.0%
- Black: 1.8%
- Hispanic: 13.6%
- Asian: 1.5%
- Other: 0.5%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 6.7%
- HS Diploma: 24.6%
- Some College: 33.9%
- Associate's: 10.1%
- Bachelor's: 16.1%
- Graduate+: 8.5%
Cities & Places in Tuolumne County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonora | 4,919 | $82,690 | 16.9% | $422,300 |
| Phoenix Lake | 4,794 | $103,125 | 4.8% | $488,500 |
| Mono Vista | 3,675 | $85,769 | 7.0% | $427,800 |
| Jamestown | 3,265 | $57,276 | 6.1% | $374,600 |
| East Sonora | 2,651 | $77,574 | 11.6% | $335,100 |
| Pine Mountain Lake | 2,498 | $79,387 | 5.6% | $426,500 |
| Twain Harte | 2,372 | $88,739 | 9.7% | $462,700 |
| Columbia | 2,235 | $58,520 | 15.6% | $376,200 |
| Soulsbyville | 2,101 | $96,865 | 3.2% | $419,800 |
| Cedar Ridge | 1,671 | $82,308 | 7.9% | $407,000 |
| Tuolumne City | 1,148 | $57,313 | 7.5% | $431,200 |
| Mi-Wuk Village | 886 | $91,849 | 0.0% | $503,900 |
| Groveland | 490 | $49,500 | 19.6% | $308,300 |
| Tuttletown | 440 | $116,652 | 33.0% | $604,400 |
| Sierra Village | 150 | $68,571 | 0.0% | $375,000 |
| Chinese Camp | 69 | N/A | 43.5% | N/A |
| Strawberry (Tuolumne County) | 56 | N/A | 72.7% | N/A |
| Long Barn | 29 | N/A | 37.9% | N/A |
| Cold Springs (Tuolumne County) | 19 | N/A | 68.4% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Tuolumne County is located in California with a total population of 54,498. It is the 43rd most populous county out of 58 in California. The county encompasses 19 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Tuolumne County is 48.4 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. 11.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Tuolumne County is $77,404. This is 22% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 8.2%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $433,200. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Tuolumne County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.0% vs 33.8%). The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (13.6%) is well below the state average of 40.2%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.
Education
24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Tuolumne County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against California and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Tuolumne County, California?
Tuolumne County has a population of 54,498, making it the 43rd most populous county in California.
What is the median income in Tuolumne County?
The median household income in Tuolumne County is $77,404 with a poverty rate of 10.4%.
How many cities are in Tuolumne County, California?
Tuolumne County contains 19 Census-designated places.